manna
/ˈmænə/
noun
- In the Bible, a sweet substance that fell from heaven and was eaten by the Israelites in the desert.
- According to the story, God provided manna for the Israelites each morning.
- The manna was described as white and tasting like wafers with honey.
- Moses told the people to gather only enough manna for one day.
- Something that is a welcome and timely source of help or nourishment.
- The donation of warm coats was manna to the homeless shelter.
- After the long drought, the rain was manna for the farmers.
- The scholarship money was like manna for the struggling student.